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HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationWill the hon. Member give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI hope to devote a large portion of my speech to new clause 36, which stands in my name, but let me first swiftly acknowledge the new clauses tabled by the hon. Member for Poole…03 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformI declare an interest as a practising criminal barrister. Before the Justice Secretary tears up clause 39 of Magna Carta, which guaranteed that no free person shall be imprisoned…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingThe Minister is making some powerful points in recognition of the challenges that we face. On the Budget, it will always be difficult to balance the books and maintain the status…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing this debate, which is important for the country…02 Dec 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe hindrances to the provision of humanitarian aid are not just to do with supplies and the trickle of access into Gaza, but the safety and security of the aid agencies operating…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Pandemics: Support for People with AutismI thank the hon. Member for the powerful and persuasive argument he is making in relation to his constituent, Ivan. Neuro- divergent children who went through the trauma of the…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIn my constituency, child poverty is at some 50%, so I certainly welcome the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap. Does the hon. Member agree that a wealth tax is the only way…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeWe have a serious fly-tipping issue in my constituency, but it is not just an issue in Birmingham Perry Barr; all of Birmingham has this issue because of the bin strikes.…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillWill the Prime Minister give way?03 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI thank the Prime Minister for giving way. Does he agree that one of the most powerful lessons from Hillsborough, and indeed from the Grenfell Tower and Post Office scandals, is…03 Nov 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. On Monday the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport told the House, in relation to the Maccabi Tel Aviv match, that the risk assessment…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanAs the Member of Parliament for the very area set to host this match and for the community whose public safety many Members of this House wish to play fast and loose with, I know…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will not seek to repeat discussions from the urgent question earlier, nor will I repeat the comments that have been made about me on…20 Oct 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. He is making some very persuasive points. I support the intentions of the Bill and pushing for these fuels is absolutely the right thing to…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceI welcome this new funding package. The city of Birmingham will receive £160 million over the next 10 years. My constituency, which has been in the media recently, undoubtedly has…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewWill the hon. Member give way?14 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewThe Minister rightly points out that we need investment, modernisation and structural reform, but one of the biggest elephants in the room is prosecution and defence barristers.…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewIt is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. This independent review comes at a time when our criminal justice system is at breaking point. I thank the right hon.…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewThe Sentencing Council was headed by the late Lord Justice William Davis, who was a recorder at my local court in Birmingham. He made reference to the sentencing guidelines and…14 Oct 2025